(a) whether the Government has taken cognisance of illegal sale racket in the army involved in selling of arms/ammunition and other consumer items including liquor;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of investigation conducted into the matter; and
(d) the action taken against the officials found guilty?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) to (d): Certain cases relating to irregularities in sale of Non Service Pattern (NSP)
Weapons/ammunition, procurement of dry rations and liquor have come to the notice. All such
cases are investigated by Courts of Inquiry and Administrative/Disciplinary action is taken
against those found blameworthy.